Every Hearts Europa League date revealed as Conference failsafe has Robbie Neilson dreaming big

The passion shown by Jose Mourinho, Tammy Abraham plus the rest of Roma's jubilant players and supporters proves the Europa Conference League is to be savoured.

While going all the way to the Final of European football's third tournament appears a long shot, the Jambos have a prize within sight that is certainly tantalising.

Due to rise in the Scottish coefficient, Hearts are 180 minutes from a place in the Europa League group stage as they await their playoff fate.

And even if they come up short they are guaranteed eight European ties and a place in the tournament proper of the Conference League.

They will find out who they will face for a shot at playoff glory on 2 August, 2022.

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These are heady days for Robbie Neilson's men and the disappointment that followed their Scottish Cup defeat to Rangers is mark of their progression under his stewardship.

Record Sport runs the rule over all the key dates Hearts fans need to pencil into their diaries.

The beauty of coefficient boost is Hearts benefit from plenty of preparation time. They will not need to face arduous trips in July while pre-season is still going on.

The playoff first and second legs will take place on August 18 and 25, 2022,